Nah I don't quite fancy it. A foursome instead of a trio. It has always been a trio, live together die together. And that is how it should remain. I mean they do have other close friends like Neville and Ginny but they will not become apart of the trio who do everything together eg. discuss theories, share secrets, be there for each other, tease one another, be friends forever. I think it should remain a trio.


Oooh pineapple

I think that if The Trio did add a member it'll be Ginny, because as the stories have progressed she's become more and more important...especially to Harry

Nah, i think that it will always just be the trio, anyone else would just be an add on. and about Ginny even if she and Harry did go out again, it would be just like the first time; she would just be his girlfriend not part of the trio. no one can just can't go into a bound, like the trio's.

The ranks of the trio are sacred. Like Harry said, he would not risk his friendship with Ron for anything. Of course Ginny can be close, but not as close as the trio. There is too much history there. Maybe the future will bring Ginny close enough, but I do not envision that happening in the series.

Hello !

I was sorted in to Gryffindor too few days ago (thank God ) and I have just now remembered that I might post "Hello".
And how are you people ? Whats up ?
By the way , I am Iva .

Welcome lemon_tree_girl!! Wow, we're getting a lot of new Gryffindors within the last couple of days

On the subject of the trio, do you think that Ron and Hermione will become an "official" "couple", or just show affection for each other?? Just though I'd throw that out there... I think I read somewhere that JKR said that the trio wouldn't be having any relationships between each other... I might be crazy though.

Welcome to every new member! I hope you'll like it here!
Well...Good question MBIBTY! I want Ron and Hermione to become a couple, they have been waiting for it for 6 years (and books!). It is totally reasonable becoming a couple, it is totally aceeptable! I don't believe that their being a couple will cause a problem to trio's relations. Finding Horcruxes is their priority and that will not be affected by a reationship between Ron and Hermione. Or I think so...

The trio deffinetly wont add anyone. I mean, how could they? They could have a close friend I guess, but they couldn't add someone. If anything I'm thinking Ginny or Neville. Why Neville? Well why not, I have a feeling hes going to be very important in book 7.



As for Ron and Hermione becoming an official couple... let's just say that many people want them to do that, but JK doesnt have to do that. I personally, would really like it if they got together...I just seems like it was ment to be. But from what you said, MyBroomstickIsBetterThanYours, they could, possibly no become a couple. And I think that the only way that that is possible is if they, or one of them, die. Otherwise I think JK would have them together. Ron and Hermione

Welcome all new members!!! so many of them i mean i go away for a few days and BAM lots of cool new people to talk to anways...i dont think the trio add another member...BUT!, i do think that Nevile will play a big part in the last book, we have learnt to much about him and he is to closely related with harry with the whole chosen one thing not to play a big part...JKR always slip things about Neviles past in there with out making it that obvious i mean nevile is just another student in harry's dorm just like dean and semus...then why do we no just as much about neviles past then harry, ron and hermione's...in fact we no more about his past then hermione's yet we don't know this important information about other charactors like dean, semus ect ect...why would JKR go into so much detail about nevile to have him have no perpose?...
as for the couple thing i think they will eant to be a couple and they will show affection to each other, but will be to busy to get something started.

yes, i think that we all know that Ron and Hermione will start dating in the 7th book, i mean really Jo has been hinting like mad that that will happen. However, i don't know if i'm really happy about it, but then again that is probley because i want ron for myself . Lol, when Ron adn Lavender were going out i was SOOO mad, because i thought that Ron was mine and that no one could have him but me. but no i'm trying to seperating myself from Ron (my friends say it isn't healthy to be i love with fictional characters) and i'm focusing myself more on Rupert Grint. well that was some personal information for you all

There is nothing wrong in being in love with a fictional character. Everyone is at some point. They want an ideal man or woman and make one up exactly how they want it to some extent and that is the same as being in love with a fictional character.

I think that alot of people will play a big part in book seven but the trio will always be together and even if there are people along the way they won't be part of the trio. No way. The trio do EVERYTHING together.

Hello!!!! I was just sorted into Gryffindor about 45 mins ago yay!

I think Ron and Hermione will end up together in the end. Well i really hope they do. And JK wouldn't be so harsh as not letting them be together now would she?

I can't wait till i get my wand!

--rosacooper44

Oh, and can we talk about anything in this forum to do with Harry Potter?

Hi guys!
I'm sorry it's so long time I don't write but the school it's so hard this year and now I have just a little while

Anyway, I agree with you james: it's not strange to be in love with a fictional character( also because I'm in love with Harry ...I'm joking , even if Daniel is not bad )

As for the trio I think that they will always be together and nobody could join them. But, in effect, Neville often is with them in adventures and obviously has a relation with Harry, but I think that he will be just a good friend of the trio, like Luna.

As for Ron and Hermione, I hope they will start dating: fist of all it's long time I wait for it, and then yes, Ron's jealousy is enjoyable, but sometimes it becomes a bit... boring and... Ron sems so stupid(sorry hp_book_reader ) Then, they would be an amazing couple

I am so proud that I was sorted into Gryffindor!!! I think it's the best house!!!!

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Welcome to the Gryffindore House, Ola!! I noticed you are a Quidditch Keeper! I am glad to say that I also was chosen as a Keeper for Gryffindore. Hmmm, wonder how that would work, maybe one of us being the main Keeper, and the other a backup if needed.

The Trio is the Trio, not a foursome. I think JK has made it clear that it will be the three of them who go and find the Horcruxes. Even though I think Neville will prove to be imporant, he won't be a Mauder.
As for Ron and Hermione, I think that they will be together. They know their own feelings, they know how the other feels about them, there's no one standing between them. I think that their main focus will be the war, but their sweetness will be a relief to the reader in the mist of all the gloom and doom.

I agree with amyrat, a trio is (nearly) always a trio, never a foursome. Even though Neville will probably be very important, i don't think he's going to be one of the trio, it's not right.

--rosacooper44

I have to beg to differ, with both, Rosa and Amyrat. you see in the time of the original marauders<Padfoot, Prongs, Wormtail, and Moony>, it was four of them, i dont think that Wormtail was originally a Marauder. I think he jumped on the band wagon wanting to become friends with 3 of the most powerful and advanced students in Hogwarts at that time. So, maybe in that sence, Neville could be somewhat like this. He is a bit more of a follower.

Ohhh yes. I always thought of neville being a bit like that (now i'm contradicting myself!) He does tag along quite a lot, following them. Good point made there Half blood prince.
But, now i don't know what to say. Trio or foursome.

yes, it is a very interesting insight, eh. i thought i might get some different reactions to it. now, do you think that there will be a modernday marauder type relationship? this relationship would be between, ron, harry, hermione, and Neville.

also, i see ron and hermione getting together in the last book. harry and ginny will probably do so too. harry will realize that if snape is bad, then hell most likely of told LV that harry and ginny are together, so it wouldnt matter or not, if harry has broken up or stayed with ginny, because if LV were to use ginny to get to harry, it would happen not matter what, based upon the info that snape has given LV.

one lase thing, i have invisioned a neville/Luna relationship since we seen Luna the first time in OotP. Has anyone else got any thoughts about this last pairing and my reasons for believing that harry and ginny will be getting back together.

for that Neville/Luna thing...I don't know if I crazy, but I kind of thought that too. Especially how Luna was introduced with Neville was afraid of her because she was so werid. I dont know, I just like to two of them being together. But I don't think that JK should make all of the characters in a relationship in the end. Like Lupin/Tonks, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione. I mean we already have these couples...or at least they are a likey possibility. So I just think it would be kind of cheesey if all of the "main" characters ended up having relationships with one another....but thats just what I think.

And speaking of Neville... I think he will end up playing a big and important role. I'm not saying he will be part of the trio, just that he will become main. I don't exactley know how, but I just think he will, being at how close he was to being in Harry's position and all. I also think Neville will be the one the kill Bellatrix and to travel with Harry, Ron and Hermione at some point in the book. Any other thoughts on what Neville could do/be?

Yes Luna and Neville would be a nice couple, even though at first i had the impression that Neville was a little scared of Luna . And as for your theory, prince_halfblood_22, i personally think that Snape is really good, sorry. however, i am totally pro- Harry and Ginny, so ya i think that somehow Harry will see Voldie knows already (because the slytherins probley already told their parent about it, and some of there parents being death-eaters would have told voldie) and harry and Ginny will get back together.

Yes, I would have to agree with you on this. Ginny does seem alot closer to the trio, than Neville or Luna. Ginny is Ron's sister, so i think he would share some secrets with her, but not all of them. also, she is a very talented witch, probably just a intelligent as Hermione, and also the smartest in her own year. Harry is definately close to Ginny and probably would tell her most of his secrets. I seen this in the CoS, and especially in the HBP.

I would like to add a comment about HP Book Reader's post, well, I too think that snape is good, I was merely trying to find a way that LV would know that Harry and Ginny were going steady with each other. I like your idea of a slytherin's parent telling LV about Harry and Ginny, this would still put snape as a possible loyalist to DD and the Order, rather than LV. Good show, HP Book Reader!! CHEERS!!

this is sad i no, but i personally think that nevile is going to die in the last book...i see him trying the help harry and getting caught in the cross fire...and lune will be devistated because i agree that they will end up together at some point in the book.

yes this is very dramattic, but as i must say, i too agree that Neville will die in this last installment.

Now, i have another issue to discuss. The heir to each house excluding Slytherin as we already know that LV is that heir. So, who is the heirs to gryffindore, hufflepuff, and ravenclaw? i have a very good idea of some possiblilites and reasons for suspecting so.

House Heirs:

Gryffindore, Harry Potter, he is very courageous, stubborn and daring, maybe just as much as Godric himself.

Hufflepuff, Ernie McMillan, he is very noble, hardworking and fair, he reminds me so of Cedric Diggory. Also, Neville Longbottom, could be this heir, he has an extraordinary knack for herbology, and this subject, requires the utmost hardworker to achieve such high marks in it.

Ravenclaw, Hermione Granger, she is the most intelligent student in her year for god sakes, not only that, she may be just as intelligent as Rowenda herself, she certainly may be just as intelligent as Dumbledore was, in some areas i mean. Also, Luna Lovegood, she may seem dreamy and and alittle loony at times, but, she was the only one of the six that made it out of the Ministry Fray in OtoP, without even a scratch upon her body. She knows more than she is given credit for, i mean she knows what may be behind the Veil, and she knows what may be behind that unopenable/unlockable door that melted Harrys knife from Sirius.

Anyone is free to post their views here, no matter the house they have been sorted into. So, Aleksandra, if you want to join the conversation, feel free to do so!
About Neville, i'll be very sad if he dies , he is clumsy and all this, but he has been very brave and he is such a nice boy... And he could make a nice couple with Luna, they are both wierd and out-of-space, so they make a great match!
But, prince, sorry i will have to argue on your views (very nice question by the way!). Hermione can not be the heiress of Ravenclaw, as she is Muggle-born and plus, she would have been sorted to Ravenclaw if that was the case. The Weasleys may be the descendants of Gryffindor, they are all brave and considerate of other people, they are pure-bloods and they have all been sorted to Gryffindor. About Hufflepuff... i don't know, it is a wierd house...

I have to agree with lozza-cm... I also think Neville is going to die, but I'm not very happy about it. I think he's a pretty funny character, and he brings some different point of views for the readers. His knack(sp?) for herbology is one-of-a-kind and special... I just thought of something!! Maybe he'll end up using the skill in the seventh book to help Harry or something!! I wonder what though.

In response to prince_halfblood_22 about heirs, I agree that there are heirs in each house, however I think it might be others. I think Harry is the heir to Gryfindor, after all, he did pull the sword from the hat. But as far as Hufflepuff goes, I think, if Zach Smith is related to Hepzabah Smith, he could be. She did say she was related to hufflepuff I think. Ravenclaw, I dont know. It could be Hermoine, but I doubt it. I would say that since she is in Godric's House that she couldnt be, but Padma and Parvarti are in different house, so I guess I could be possible

Oh, Goodie Goodie!! So much good responses to my heir/heiress post!! well, i am glad to see that some of you agree that Harry could be the heir to gryffindor.

Now to address the arguements of alkisti, Neville very well could be heir to Hufflepuff, isnt Zach a Ravenclaw dont know, ill have to read the Hogs Head chapter again. It definately says what house most of them are in. also, alkisti, hermione says that she was considered for ravenclaw, in the OotP, when one of the DA members asked her why she wasnt in ravenclaw, because she could do a NEWT spell, The Protean Charm. We know that it is different for her, than it was for Harry, because, well harry was infused with LVs powers when LV AKed him. So, his case is different. I am just hinting toward that maybe most of the main characters could have been considered for a different house than they were sorted to. Harry, was slytherin, but ended up in gryffindore, neville could have been considered for hufflepuff, hence his knack for herbology and he is quite the hardworker, and very noble too. the weasleys are the only exception, because, i think they are true gryffindores, but maybe not the heirs to gryffindore. Maybe they are heirs to Merlin, he was in the Arthurian time. i think that the weaslys all have names based on the Aurthorian time era. But, they could be the heir to one other founder. This founder isnt of Hogwarts founding. She is of Irish decent and founded an Irish magical school. Her name is Queen Meave. Yes, I know she was on a famous witches and wizards card, but, it dont mean she isnt real in legend. I did some research before i included this in this post, she is in legends in most Irish heritaged books.

one more thing, in response to Lupinfans, insight about Zach and Hepzipbah beint related, yes, this could be so, but then, we all know how common the Smith name is, matter a fact i have an ex that was surnamed Smith, and her brother, father, and so on. Also, in my highschool, there were about, 100 students with the surname of Smith, so it could be that Hepy, and Zach, are not related. Well just have to wait for the last book i think. Okay, im done blabbering!! Feedback please!! oh i have a question. how old is McGonagall supposed to be, and what day, month, and year was she born, i need this info for a fanfic im writing.

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prince_halfblood_22, I believe it was Terry Boot who asked Hermoine about the Charm. But, I COuld be wrong. Also, you could be right about Smith being really common, but I have a hard time believeing that Rowling would repeat a surname. But, then again, you may be right. Also, Harry proved in CS that he truly belonged to Gryfindor, because of his choice. He didnt say Gryiffindor please, he said not slytherin, meaning that he was put in griffindor because of his choice.

this is true, what if LV being a heir to slytherin, turned out to be good, so he didnt want to become a slytherin and then become one of the other houses. very interesting, Lupin, very interesting indeed. Hm ill have to read that part where that DA member asks hermione why she isnt in ravenclaw. this is really bugging me now. it so important, yet if you just read past it, it seems mundane, when really its very very important to the last books, events.

I checked online, and Smith is from Hufflepuff. But what you said is true, so that might reinforce your Hermione/Ravenclaw theory. But, I highly doubt that an heir would be in a house other then the one of its anncestors. But, then again, there is suffecent evidence to back up my story and yours. We'll just have to wait and see

Lupin fan, or any other reader of this post, i need the info on McGonagall. I need to get cracking on my FanFic, and i cannot go on if i dont have this info, please, help me.

and yes, lupinfan, i do agree on your views, i am glad to know that Zach is in Hufflepuff, maybe he is the heir to hufflepuff, although, the surname smith is rather common, so, like we both agree upon, well only know once the last installment hits the bookstore/retail store, shelves.

i totally agree with you prince_halfblood_22. i think that she would have been in Ravenclaw, however, she uses her smarts to be brave and loyal (no that didn't make any sense did it, ok let me try again). i think that hermione is more brave than smart, however, she uses her smarts to help she solve things after she has done doing the brave part of the mission. so that is why she got into Gryffindor rather then Ravenclaw, but i think that you can still be the heir to a house even though you got into another house.

hm, this means you agree with me on my views of this topic, then, eh, HP Book Reader? yes, the main part is that Hermione is a Gryffindore, and was considered for Ravenclaw. What do you think of the Wheasley part, that they may be heirs/heiresses of Merlin, or Queen Meave? This Queen Meave thing, seems pretty interesting.

Okay. About Zach Smith and the common-ness of his surname.

The last name Evan's appears twice in the HP series and frankly I can't remember if they did confirm a conection.
Remember all the dispute about if Mark Evan's was related to Lily Evans aka Harry's mom?
Did that ever get solved?
Whatever the outcome, that's the key to understanding Zach Smith.

I really don't think Hermione is the Heir to Ravenclaw because BOTH her parents were muggles and I'm kind of confused about how that would work out. Maybe someone could explain it to me?

I'm also confused about the Queen thingy.

But I really like the idea of the Weasley's being the Heir of Merlin mainly because I love them. They're so under appreciated by most of the wizarding world and I think they have the biggest impact on it. I mean Mr. and Mrs.Weasly arer like Harry's parents. They're his mentors. He wouldn't be the same with out them.. or Ron... or Ginny. or The twins for that matter.
They greatly affect his life. They help him become the person he's going to need to be to defeat Voldemort. So even if they aren't the Heirs of Merlin, they are definetly the most important pure blood family out there.

-Lauren

hey fellow gryffindors i just joined the sight and i got sorted into gryffindor !

Welcome-welcome darkmist10! Join the conversation!
prince_halfblood_22 you have TOTALLY confused me! What is this queen thing? I only know the story of Arthur who managed to free the magical sword from the rock and became a king etc etc... But how is this connected to Harry Potter? Because of the names? JKR has made a research before writing the book, this is totally obvious at PS with the idea of the stone that gives eternal life and turns everything into gold. Also, the names Remus and Sivylla which are connected to personalities of ancient Rome and Athens-Greece. I know that these are off-topic but i try hard to understand your sayings....
LouRan20, where was it mentioned that Mark Evans? Gee, i have to read the books again...

okay, if for those whom are confused about my Queen Meave thing, if any of you have a ps2 and the game, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, then turn it on, and go through every famous witches and wizards cards in you Folio Universitas. this is where Queen Meave is mentioned, and I think she was metioned in PS/SS the book. Not only that, Google her up, or go to www.ask.com, and ask jeeves about her. Type in, Who is Queen Meave? this should answer any questions. now, for the person who says that they like the idea of the Weasleys being the heirs to Merlin, so do I, so do I. You see, I think Merlin and his sister, who is also mentioned on a famous witches and wizards card, were the very first of the pureblood Magical family, of course after their parents, of course. Okay, feedback, and dont forget to lookup Queen Meave on ask.com, or Google it up! Feedback time!!

Thanks,

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I have did a bit more research, and found this link, Ancient Irish History/Myths/Legends
Here is a portrait of Queen Meave:
Portrait of Queen Meave
Notice the Flaming red hair she has. It is characteristic of the Irish, to have Flaming Red hair. It is one of their most prominent genetical traits. The blondish gold hair looking stuff jutting out beneath the Helm, is actually part of the Helm itself.

Yet another site to paruse through, it has extensive forlorns of the Queen herself:
Queen Meave's Dialogue

Hey everybody, man it has been a long time since I have been here! Ok, well, I am going to have to get back to you on Queen Meave since I need to do a bit of research, but I do like the idea of Ron being Merlin's heir. That would be pretty cool! Thanks for the links by the way, that will save me a bit of time and then maybe I can get back in the loop!


Sorry but JK did say in an interview somewhere that there was no connection between the two names, I'll have to go find that. I guess I have my work cut out for me!

Yes, i think that the weasley's have some famous blood in them. i mean wouldn't it be really cool that after every bad thing that the malfoys have said about the weasleys being dirt and they were really are related to Merlin or something (that would be a nice little part of irony). and that would explain why Fred and George are so great at magic and spells.

I agree with hp_book_reader... It would be totally awesome if the Weasley's were Heir to Merlin. I'm sure JK could easily put that in somewhere, seeing as it would make a good hit of irony.
As for Queen Meave, I still don't have any idea who she is. That might make me sound ridiculously dumb, and I'm sorry... but honestly, I have no clue.

That would be so cool if the Weasley's were somehow related to Merlin or Queen Meave (even though I don't know who the heck Queen Meave is but i'm guessing she was good haha), but the Weasley's, I think, could all use a little bit of fame and fortune--after all, that family certainly deserves some recognition!

(oh, and hey everyone obviously i was sorted into Gryffindor, so, I'm Aquamatey and I hope to see you all around! )

Okay, let me clear something up. Queen Meave is the founder of an Irish Magical School. She founded the school, in the Medevil times, and lived during this time too. She like the Hogwarts founders went into seach for the perfect place to build a school of magic, in Ireland. This was supposedly done, before Salazaar, Godric, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw, was supposed to found Hogwarts. Her school is much older than hogwarts too. Now this is all I know about Queen Meave's school, so I dont know if she had houses, or what. All this is written in the Folio Universitas, of the CoS, PS2 edition. Now, I have another insight to add, I know that all of you havent chewed on the Queen Meave idea, for very long, but please, let me go on.

okay, what if Jo has a specific role for each of the Head of Houses. Okay, we know that Sprout, the Head of Hufflepuff, is the Herbology Professor. Snape the Head of Slytherin is the Potions Professor. McGonagall, the Head of Gryffindore House, and the Deputy Headmistress, is the Transfiguration Professor. Finally, Flitwick, the Charms Professor, is the Head of Ravenclaw House. Now, we know that in the past, there are two positions that two professors in the HBP still have. well except for DD of course. See, DD was the Transfiguration Teacher, and the Deputy Head, what if he was Head of gryffindore house. Now, Slughorn, is now the Potions Master, and Head of Slytherin House. Also, he was the same thing at the time when DD was Transfiguration teacher. What is the point in explaining all this, you may ask? Well, its important, because, I think that since Neville has a knack for Herbology, then this could further prove his being and heir to Hufflepuff. Same thing with Hermione. Maybe she is the Heir to Ravenclaw, because of her knack for advanced charms and enchantments. Now, what about Ron, well Ill tell you. Ron I still think is the Heir to Merlin, or Meave. Most likely Meave, because, of the Flaming red hair, Meave has this, and all of the Weasleys, do too.

i think that the trio were all strongly considered for another house i mean, harry-slytherin (obviously) hermione- ravenclaw (she said so in the Ootf) and ron for hufflepuff (he has never said that the hat considered him but he is loyal, like the ravenclaws and maybe he never said anything because his whole family are in griffindor and he was ashamed) i think harry is the heir of griffindor, Zach Smith the heir of hufflepuff, LV the heir of slytherin (obviously) and i have an idea for ravenclaw...maybe dare i say it?...Dumbledore..i no he was a gryffindor but he has all the ravenclaw charactoristics and maybe his bravery and kindness was why he was put in griffindor as dumbledore said to harry "it is our choices that define who we are not our abilities"

OH Oh and it's my birthday today (and yes i feel the need to share it with the world )

First off. prince_halfblood I found out that McGonagall was born on Oct. 4, 1925. This is confirmed by JKR's word of mouth and and interview online. (dumbledore is about 150 yrs old). If the cake at NHnick's Deathday party said 1492 and its his 500th deathday, that means CS is set in 1992, making McGonagall 67 then. I hope that helps.
I forgot about hermonie being muggle-born. But, doesnt Ron have a relative thats a muggle?

Oh thanks, lupin, i shall edit my fanfic, so that McGonagall, is born in 1925 then. also, i have to contact my beta about that. one other thing, lupin. Yes, ron says that an aunt is a pure muggle, and that she is an accountant. so, yes, there is muggle blood in the weasley family. that doesnt matter though, as long as there is magic in someone, then they can be an heir. I dont think that all the Hogwarts fouders, were pureblood. Maybe 2 or 3 but certainly not all of them. Anyways, who is to say that a muggle born cant be nonmagical. You see, maybe a Muggleborn married a Halfblood, and then they had a child, and had a Muggle, this could be true in the Granger's case. Otherwise, how did lilly and hermione end up having magical powers? You see, lets have a little lesson on genetics real quick. ok, say you have a punett square diagram. You have a female Muggleborn, get with a Halfblood male. They have a 50% chance for having either, a halfblood or 50% chance of having a muggleborn, or even a muggle/squib. In this light, lets put a muggle, with a muggleborn, you would have a 50% chance of getting muggles, and 50% chance of getting muggleborns. so, with this being said, what if two halfbloods kept having children? well, there is 25% chance on a pureblood, 50% chance on a halfblood, and 25% chance of having either a muggleborn, or a pure muggle. now, we have the case where each of the granger's parents, were halfbloods, so this made, mr and mrs granger, muggles.

Though, in the HP world, they don't call those born without magical powers to at least one magical parent a muggle; they call them a Squib. Probably technical, yes, but they don't refer to them as muggles. And heirs can definately be halfbloods; Tom Riddle was a halfblood. Not that he sets the precedent, but he definately gives us an example. I'm not sure if our understanding of genetics has much to do with whether you are born with magical powers or not. It seems like something we'd like to use to explain why certain muggleborns were born with magic, but I think that it doesn't really have to do with our understanding of genetics. I think that there are definate cases where a long history of muggles could have a magical kid. I think that the Evanses and the Grangers are more in line with this than somewhere down their past having another magical person. Could be, we just don't know. Maybe JKR will explain it if she ever decides to write an HP encylopedia!!

Point of fact, here's something from JKR on squibs: "A Squib is not a Muggle. Born to a wizarding family, a Squib has such a low level of magical power that he or she is essentially unable to do any magic at all. However, while a Squib cannot cast spells, he or she can apparently see magical beings such as poltergeists, though not dementors." (taken from her website)

I must agree with you passerby, thanks for the input, it put my last post in check. hm, maybe your right on this genetics thing. maybe it just happens. also, thanks for the squib info. so squibs only occur when they come from a pureblood magical family. so this means muggles come from a halfblood, 75% blood, or even a couple that are muggleborn. this kind of concretes my theory with the punnett squares doesnt it? By the way, there is such thing as a three quarters blood. Harry is one you know. lilly being muggleborn, and james being pureblood, well lilly must have had 25% magical blood, and james 100%. if this is true, then harry is a 75% magical-blooded wizard. This would actually put him better than LV, because, LV is only a halfblood. Hahaha, LV, harry is better than you! sorry about that, had to add that last tidbit.

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